{"id":145562,"date":"2026-03-22T22:58:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T22:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/145562\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T22:58:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T22:58:06","slug":"food-inspectors-find-evidence-of-rodents-in-local-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/145562\/","title":{"rendered":"Food inspectors find evidence of rodents in local businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The state Department of Agriculture released the following reports of inspections of restaurants, markets and cafeterias in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Schuylkill counties conducted between March 1 and March 14.<\/p>\n<p>Lackawanna County<\/p>\n<p>AKITA ASIAN CUISINE INC. Address: 1061 Shoppes BLVD Moosic PA 18507. Most Recent Inspection: March 10. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: Floor in the kitchen area of the food facility is dirty, dusty, and in general need of cleaning. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nANGIE\u2019S PIZZA Address: 834 MAIN ST DICKSON CITY PA 18519. Most Recent Inspection: March 3. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nBUKATINI DELI Address: 3001 Birney AVE Scranton PA 18505. Most Recent Inspection: March 4. Inspection Type: Opening. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nBULL\u2019S HEAD POZZA SUBS &amp; MORE Address: 1315 N Main AVE Scranton PA 18508. Most Recent Inspection: March 6. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCALABRIAS PIZZA AND RESTAURANT Address: 429 E Drinker St Scranton PA 18512. Most Recent Inspection: March 11. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCANTEEN @ BANK OF AMERICA Address: 1 FLEET WAY Moosic PA 18507. Most Recent Inspection: March 10. Inspection Type: Opening. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCFM BEER EXPRESS Address: 931 MAIN ST STE 4 SIMPSON PA 18407. Most Recent Inspection: March 3. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCHINA STAR Address: 410 MAIN ST MOSCOW PA 18444. Most Recent Inspection: March 5. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: Pork wontons 114\u00b0F and chicken broth 122\u00b0F on the hot holding unit. The pork wontons and the chicken broth were reheated to above 165\u00b0F. Shall maintain hot food at 135\u00b0F or above. Food stored in grocery bags in the freezers. Shall use food grade bags for storage. Drain stopper missing for equipment sink bay. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nELECTRIC CITY ACADEMY (LINCOLN-JACKSON &amp; MONTICELLO ) Address: 1739 Dickson AVE Scranton PA 18508. Most Recent Inspection: March 9. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nELEMENTS CAFE Address: 510 MAIN ST Carbondale PA 18407. Most Recent Inspection: March 3. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: The interior ceiling of the microwave oven, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The microwave oven was cleaned during this inspection. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nFRANCES WILLARD ELEMENTARY Address: 1100 Eynon ST SCRANTON PA 18504. Most Recent Inspection: March 4. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nHENRYS ON CLAY Address: 1600 CLAY AVE DUNMORE PA 18512. Most Recent Inspection: March 4. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nJOHN G. WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 700 Orchard ST SCRANTON PA 18505. Most Recent Inspection: March 10. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nKABUKI JAPANESE HOUSE OF STEAKS &amp; SUSHI Address: 1574 Main ST Peckville PA 18452. Most Recent Inspection: March 6. Inspection Type: Change of Owner. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nMCDONALD\u2019S #25183 Address: 160 BROOKLYN ST CARBONDALE PA 18407. Most Recent Inspection: March 11. Inspection Type: Complaint. Violations: The handwash sinks located in the kitchen and rest room areas do not have water at a temperature of at least 85\u00b0F. Compliance: Out.<br \/>\nMCNICHOLS PLAZA Address: 1111 S Irving Ave SCRANTON PA 18505. Most Recent Inspection: March 10. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nMOE\u2019S SOUTHWEST GRILL Address: 929 STATE ST CLARKS SUMMIT PA 18411. Most Recent Inspection: March 6. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: Food employee observed in kitchen area wearing bracelets\/watches on arms. Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Employees instructed to wash hands prior to donning gloves during this inspection. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nNIBBLES&amp;BITS Address: 205 S BLAKLEY ST DUNMORE PA 18512. Most Recent Inspection: March 4. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nPICC\u2019S ICE CREAM COMPANY Address: 938 moosic RD Old Forge PA 18518. Most Recent Inspection: March 9. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nPRESCOTT ELEMENTARY Address: 838 Prescott AVE SCRANTON PA 18510. Most Recent Inspection: March 9. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nSNOWFOX-WEIS #190 Address: 1020 Northern BLVD Clarks Summit PA 18411. Most Recent Inspection: March 6. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nST JOSEPH\u2019S CENTER Address: 2010 ADAMS AVE DUNMORE PA 18512. Most Recent Inspection: March 11. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nSTARBUCKS COFFEE CO Address: 3500 BIRNEY AVE Moosic PA 18507. Most Recent Inspection: March 3. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nSUNOCO A PLUS EXPRESS Address: 1218 O\u2019NEILL HWY DUNMORE PA 18512. Most Recent Inspection: March 4. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: Breakfast sandwiches placed in hot hold unit were not heated to a minimum of 165\u00b0F before being placed in the hot hold unit for holding at a minimum of 135 degrees as required. Counter tops were observed to have food residue and mouse droppings and was not clean to sight and touch. Ambient temperature of hot hold unit for Breakfast sandwiches 118\u00b0F, rather than 135\u00b0F or above as required. Corrective action: Monitor hot hold unit to ensure proper hot hold temperature of 135 degrees is being observed. Observed Cappuccino machine with an accumulation of dried product and dust in drip trays and backsplash on non-food contact surfaces. Corrective action. Schedule weekly or daily Cleaning for all areas of Cappuccino machine. Observed a toilet brush in holder on countertop in the food prep area. Corrective action: manager removed brush from counter area. Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed at the counter area. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodents\/insect activity on countertop areas. Corrective action: Clean and sanitize countertop areas including under appliances. Call exterminator to remove\/control rodents. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nTACO MADRE Address: 515 5th ST Moosic Heighths PA 18641. Most Recent Inspection: March 6. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: Non-food contact surfaces exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling, made of wood, nonabsorbent material needs to be used. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nTHE FELL INN Address: 7 MORSE AVE Simpson PA 18407. Most Recent Inspection: March 3. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: The handwash sink in the kitchen area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Paper towels were placed at the sink during this inspection. Working containers in bar and kitchen area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. The chemicals were identified and the containers were labeled during this inspection. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nVALUE VILLAGE MARKET- HOT DOG MFF Address: 600 SCRANTON CARBONDALE HWY Archbald PA 18403. Most Recent Inspection: March 4. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: Carton of raw eggs stored above ready to eats foods in the costumers reach in refrigerator. Reviewed proper eggs storage for corrective action. Dented canned items observed in retail are and intended for sale in the food facility. Reviewed and email a copy of distressed canned items for corrective action. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nWEIS MARKETS #190 Address: 1020 NORTHERN BLVD CLARKS SUMMIT PA 18411. Most Recent Inspection: March 6. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nWILLIAM HOPKINS POST #570 Address: 400 2ND ST BLAKELY PA 18447. Most Recent Inspection: March 4. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: The interior ceiling of the microwave oven, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The microwave oven was cleaned during this inspection. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nYMCA Address: 706 N blakely ST dunmore PA 18512. Most Recent Inspection: March 4. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<br \/>\nZAX BAKESHOP Address: 234 Scranton-Carbondale HWY STE A EYNON PA 18403. Most Recent Inspection: March 4. Inspection Type: Regular. Violations: None. Compliance: In.<\/p>\n<p>Luzerne County<\/p>\n<p>279 BAR &amp; GRILL.\u00a0Address: 279 S River ST Plains PA 18705.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 3.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nALLEY CRAFTS.\u00a0Address: 239 Schuyler AVE Kingston PA 18704.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 10.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nASADS HOT CHICKEN.\u00a0Address: 200 WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP BLVD Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Opening.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nBACK MOUNTAIN BEER DISTRIBUTOR.\u00a0Address: 2384 Memorial HWY Dallas PA 18612.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 9.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nBACK ROAD ALE HOUSE.\u00a0Address: 1011 Main ST Swoyersville PA 18704.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 4.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply handwash sinks in the restrooms at the time of this inspection.\u00a0Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.\u00a0Non-food contact surfaces (shelves) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of grease and old food particles.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nBELLA\u2019S RESTAURANT\/FUN FACTORY.\u00a0Address: 601 S Poplar ST Hazleton PA 18201.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 5.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.\u00a0Can opener blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have old food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.\u00a0Corrected.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nBROAD STREET WINERY.\u00a0Address: 21 BROAD ST Pittston PA 18640.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 10.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCARNE &amp; QUESO FOOD TRAILER #1.\u00a0Address: 100 Wilkes-Barre BLVD Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCHANITOS ICE CREAM LLC.\u00a0Address: 358 W MAIN Plymouth PA 18651.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCHARLES T. ADAMS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER.\u00a0Address: 5 E Market ST Wilkes-Barre PA 18701.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 2.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCHICK- FIL -A.\u00a0Address: 20 Public SQ Wilkes-Barre PA 18711.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 2.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCOLARUSSO\u2019S CAFE.\u00a0Address: 725 Main ST AVOCA PA 18641.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 4.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Exhaust hood has an accumulation of dust, grease and in need of cleaning.\u00a0Floor in the bar area, and is not durable, smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent.\u00a0The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required.\u00a0The floor in walk-in cooler area of the food facility was observed with an accumulation of old food residue, and is in need of cleaning.\u00a0A working container of cleaner\/ sanitizer was stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and\/or single service articles in the kitchen area.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCOUNTRYSIDE QUIK MART.\u00a0Address: 48 HARVEYSVILLE RD HUNLOCK CREEK PA 18621.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 9.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the deli\/food prep area.\u00a0Paper towels were placed at sink.\u00a0Corrected.\u00a0Toilet Room door was propped open, and not kept closed as required.\u00a0Observed wiping cloths being used for multiple tasks, wiping food spills, working with raw animal foods, etc.\u00a0Manual warewashing 3 bay sink observed with buildup of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day.\u00a0Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time\/temperature control for safety food (Ham, salami and pepperoni), located in the front deli case, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.\u00a0All products have been properly date marked the day of opening which was 3\/7\/26.\u00a0Corrected.\u00a0Under framework of sandwich prep board not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food spillage.\u00a0Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food debris, grime and soil.\u00a0Surfaces include: interior walls and handles to reach-in coolers, Bain Marie cooler units.\u00a0All are visibly dirty and in need of cleaning.\u00a0Observed a build up of old food debris on the blade guard and framework of the deli slicers non-food contact surfaces.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCRESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL.\u00a0Address: 281 S Mountain BLVD MOUNTAINTOP PA 18707.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 2.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Receiving double door, located in the middle school kitchen has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCUE TIME BILLIARDS.\u00a0Address: 877 N VINE ST Hazleton PA 18201.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 5.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nDAMENTI\u2019S INC..\u00a0Address: 5 Bowman\u2019s Mill RD Hazleton PA 18202.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 11.\u00a0Inspection Type: Complaint.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nDIAMOND CITY DAIRY COSENZA\u2019S.\u00a0Address: 88-90 S main ST Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nDIAMOND SUPER MARKET CORP.\u00a0Address: 341 E Diamond AVE Hazleton PA 18201.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 5.\u00a0Inspection Type: Change of Owner.\u00a0Violations: Food employee observed in the food preparation area, not wearing a proper hair restraint.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nDOLLAR GENERAL.\u00a0Address: 2 KIRBY AVE Mountain Top PA 18707.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Opening.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nDOLLAR GENERAL #22954.\u00a0Address: 375 Kirmar AVE Nanticoke PA 18634.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 3.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in the retail sales are and intended for sale in the food facility.\u00a0Dented\/swollen canned items were removed from sales.\u00a0Corrected.\u00a0Women\u2019s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.\u00a0Handwashing sinks\/toilets \/urinals are not being cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nDUNKIN DONUTS.\u00a0Address: 532 Scott ST Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 2.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nD\u2019VICO NIGHT TRUCK #1.\u00a0Address: 760 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nD\u2019VICO NIGHT TRUCK #2.\u00a0Address: 760 N pennsylvania AVE Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nEL ARKA DE NOE.\u00a0Address: 151 George Ave Wilkes Barre PA 18705.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nFAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.\u00a0Address: 117 SPRUCE ST MOUNTAINTOP PA 18707.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 2.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Walk-in cooler not operational at time of inspection and observed facility storing temperature control for safety foods in a reach in milk cooler, not designed for cooling foods quickly.\u00a0Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the reach in milk coolers at lines 1 and 2.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nFAMILY DOLLAR #22563.\u00a0Address: 5 MOUNTAIN PL SHICKSHINNY PA 18655.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 9.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the employee restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.\u00a0Hand wash sign was provided and posted during this inspection.\u00a0Corrected.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nFISH AND MEAT MARKT. CORP.\u00a0Address: 316 HAZLE Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 12.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Eggs were held at 64 \u00b0F, in the display are not refrigerated , rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required.\u00a0Eggs were discarded during inspection.\u00a0Scoop being stored on counter near food prep next to ice machine.\u00a03 compartment sink not being set up and or utilized properly.\u00a0Band saw a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\n1FROZEN COW.\u00a0Address: 2285 Memorial Hwy Dallas PA 18612.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 10.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nGENERAL STORE SHICKSHINNY.\u00a0Address: 154 State Rt 239 Shickshinny PA 18655.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 9.\u00a0Inspection Type: Change of Owner.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nGIANT FOOD STORE #6081.\u00a0Address: 70 S Locust ST Hazleton PA 18201.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 3.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Non-food contact surfaces (walk-in cooler fan guards) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust in the meat department.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nGREEN DOG BARKERY.\u00a0Address: 1024 WYOMING AVE Wyoming PA 18644.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 10.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nGYRO KING NOTIS FOOD TRUCK.\u00a0Address: 20 STOUT Pittston PA 18640.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nJFL WHAT\u2019S THE SCOOP.\u00a0Address: 47 Broad ST Pittston PA 18640.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 10.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nKINGSTON ACTIVE ADULT CENTER.\u00a0Address: 335 3RD AVE Kingston PA 18704.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 9.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nKL\u2019S CATERING.\u00a0Address: 773 W EIGHT ST WEST WYOMING PA 18644.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 9.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nLEAVE IT TO DONNA.\u00a0Address: 1376 OLD RT 115 LEHMAN PA 18627.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 2.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nLORA\u2019S GRILLED BEEF N CHEDDAR &amp; MORE.\u00a0Address: 554 Front ST Freeland PA 18224.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 4.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nLOS PARCEROS LLC.\u00a0Address: 166 WYOMING ST Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nLUNA BELLA 2 RESTAURANT.\u00a0Address: 15 E Carey ST Plains PA 18705.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 3.\u00a0Inspection Type: Follow-up.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nMARGARITA AZUL.\u00a0Address: 91 Parrish St. Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 10.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nMCDONALD\u2019S #01442.\u00a0Address: 913 WYOMING AVE WYOMING PA 18644.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 4.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nMI RANCHITO.\u00a0Address: 179 PROSPECT Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 11.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Chlorine sanitizer was in excess of 200ppm concentration.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nMOUNTAIN MART.\u00a0Address: 95 Mountain BLVD Mountain Top PA 18707.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 2.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Food facility does not have available chlorine sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nOLE TYME CHARLEY\u2019S.\u00a0Address: 31 S RIVER ST Plains PA 18705.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 3.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing glass dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required at the front pub bar area.\u00a0Glass machine sanitizer was primed and final residual was then recorded at 50PPM as required.\u00a0Corrected.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nOMNETRA LLC.\u00a0Address: 144 Academy ST Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 13.\u00a0Inspection Type: Opening.\u00a0Violations: No bodily fluid clean up kit on premises.\u00a0toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.\u00a0No Paper towels at the handwash sink in the employee bathroon area.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nPA THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.\u00a0Address: 212 W Broad ST Hazleton PA 18201.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nPAK GROCERY LLC.\u00a0Address: 322 N PENNSYLVANIA Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 12.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Observed cases of chicken stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nPEKING CHEF EXPRESS.\u00a0Address: 5 United Penn Plaza 160 Wyoming Ave Kingston PA 18704.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 4.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Observed in-use knives and\/or cleavers stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable &amp; sanitized.\u00a0An insect control device located in the food preparation area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and\/or utensils.\u00a0Observed containers of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nPETRO QUICK.\u00a0Address: 1399 Salem BLVD BERWICK PA 18603.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 4.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Thermometer for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in the small dairy\/coffee station cooler that is available for customers.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nPHILLY HALAL GYRO\u2019S.\u00a0Address: 56 LOCKHART Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 11.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nPOPEYES.\u00a0Address: 556 Susquehanna BLVD Hazle Township PA 18202.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Follow-up.\u00a0Violations: Observed several trash bags of refuse stored outside the food facility and not in the closed waste handling units.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nPRAYOSHA 1.\u00a0Address: 285 S Church ST Hazleton PA 18201.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time\/temperature control for safety food, located in the refrigerator, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.\u00a0Corrected.\u00a0Non-food contact surfaces (walk-in cooler fan guards) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nRICH &amp; CHARLOTTE\u2019S.\u00a0Address: 2205 LAKESIDE DR HARVEYS LAKE PA 18618.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 2.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nRIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE.\u00a0Address: 667 N RIVER ST #200 PLAINS PA 18705.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 3.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Observed clean dish racks stored on the floor in ware wash area.\u00a0Corrected.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nROYAL HOUSE BUFFET.\u00a0Address: 29 Wyoming Valley Mall #308 Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Complaint.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nSCHIEL\u2019S.\u00a0Address: 7 George AVE Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 13.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nSNOW BLOSSOM TEAROOM.\u00a0Address: 324 WYOMING AVE Wyoming PA 18644.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 4.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nSUBWAY #13712.\u00a0Address: 801 WYOMING AVE West Pittston PA 18643.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 5.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nSUBWAY (WALMART).\u00a0Address: 390 Highway 315 PITTSTON PA 18640.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 10.\u00a0Inspection Type: Complaint.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nTACOS LA POBLIANITA.\u00a0Address: 45 N fulton Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nTAQUERIA LOS COMPADRES.\u00a0Address: 140 WILKES-BARRE BLD Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nTHE TRAVELING CURBSIDE GRILL.\u00a0Address: 247 CAREY AVE Wilkes Barre PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Observed Drip pan in the griddle , with encrusted grease and soil accumulation.\u00a0Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.\u00a0Food in storage containers, in the Freezer, are not labeled with the common name of the food or expiration dates.\u00a0Vegetables, cheese, condiments in Bain Marie was held at 51\u00b0F, rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nTHIRD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.\u00a0Address: 131 Third AVE KINGSTON PA 18704.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 2.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nTNT FOOD TRUCK.\u00a0Address: 216 BOLAND HANOVER TWP PA 18706.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 7.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nTORRES BAKERY.\u00a0Address: 160 N Washington ST WILKES BARRE PA 18702.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nVELOCITI SERVICES.\u00a0Address: 550 NEW COMMERCE BLVD Wilkes Barre PA 18706.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 10.\u00a0Inspection Type: Opening.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nWILLOW VENDING @ SWOYERSVILLE POLICE DEPT.\u00a0Address: 1212 MAIN ST SWOYERSVILLE PA 18704.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 11.\u00a0Inspection Type: Opening.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nWOODS ICE CREAM.\u00a0Address: 554 Front ST Freeland PA 18224.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 4.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Food facility does not have available quat sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.\u00a0Compliance: In.<\/p>\n<p>Schuylkill County<\/p>\n<p>3 SWEETS\u00a0Address: 928 Centre ST Mahanoy City PA 17948.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 3.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nBIG BELLY\u2019S BBQ LLC MFF TYPE 3 (PT-673M3 PA)\u00a0Address: 323 Suedberg Road Pine Grove PA 17963.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 11.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCANTEEN DINING @WALMART DISTRIBUTION CENTER\u00a0Address: 390 Highridge Park RD Pottsville PA 17901.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 10.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCENTRE STREET DELI\u00a0Address: 10 N Centre ST Pottsville PA 17901.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 12.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nCHANKIR BAR AND RESTAURANT\u00a0Address: 104-106 N Second ST Saint Clair PA 17970.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 11.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Excessive dirt\/debris located on top surfaces of rear storage refrigeration unit. Corrected.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nDOMINO\u2019S 4075\u00a0Address: 2880 Pottsville-Minersville HWY STE 10 Minersville PA 17954.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 12.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: No detectable quaternary ammonium sanitizer located in sanitizer basin of 3-bay sink. Container was observed to be empty. Bulk container was replaced and line was re-primed. Corrected.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nFEGLEY\u2019S MINI MART #01\u00a0Address: 551 W Penn (RT 309) PIKE TAMAQUA PA 18252.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: A Food Employee Manager\u2019s Certification is displayed, but the individual is no longer employed by the retail food facility (recently within the past 2 weeks). Management on-site explained that they will have another employee take a Serv-Safe Manager\u2019s course ASAP and will display the certificate upon completion, as well as send a copy to the local inspector.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nFRATELLOS\u00a0Address: 420 Nichols ST Pottsville PA 17901.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 10.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by brooms, and dustpans and not accessible at all times for employee use. Food in the fridge area stored open with no covering. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the fridge, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nGOODFELLAS CAFE INC\u00a0Address: 1105 S CENTRE ST POTTSVILLE PA 17901.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 12.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: This facility did not have on hand quaternary ammonium test strips used to determine adequate sanitizer concentrations. Observed some areas of rear food preparation areas to have excessive clutter and and floors not cleaned at adequate frequency to preclude dust, dirt, and soil accumulations.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nHEGINS FUEL AND DELI\u00a0Address: 750 E Main ST Hegins PA 17938.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 12.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Old food residue and grease accumulations observed on flooring below grill line.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nHEISLER\u2019S DAIRY\u00a0Address: 743 Catawissa RD Tamaqua PA 18252.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Change of Owner.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nHONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT\u00a0Address: 118 E Norwegian ST Pottsville PA 17901.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 12.\u00a0Inspection Type: Follow-up.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nJACK-AZZ DISTILLING LLC\u00a0Address: 48 Kushwa RD Spring Glen PA 17978.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 4.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nMARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL\u00a0Address: 166 MARIAN AVE TAMAQUA PA 18252.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 5.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Ecolab Multi-Quat Sanitizer Unit at the 3-Bay Sink was found to be broken\/un-operable at the time of the inspection. Employees told inspector that the broken unit was reported to maintenance recently and still has not been fixed, so they are using sanitizer tabs in the interim for ware washing\/sanitizing equipment.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nMAYA RESTAURANT\u00a0Address: 104-106 N 2nd ST Saint Clair PA 17970.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 11.\u00a0Inspection Type: Opening.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nNEAPOLITAN ITALIAN EATERY\u00a0Address: 45 VALLEY ST New Philadelphia PA 17959.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Observed old oxidized food residue located on deep fry baskets. Corrected.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nNEW PHILLY MARKET\u00a0Address: 54 Valley ST New Philadelphia PA 17959.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nROEDERSVILLE GAME-N-FISH ASSOCIATION\u00a0Address: 1357 Mountain RD PINE GROVE PA 17963.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 11.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Overhead fans\/guards inside the walk-in cooler behind the bar area of the food facility are dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nSAINT JEROME REGIONAL SCHOOL\u00a0Address: 50 Meadow AVE Tamaqua PA 18252.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 5.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nSAINT MICHAEL\u2019S ORTHODOX CHURCH\u00a0Address: 110 N Morris ST Saint Clair PA 17970.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 13.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nSUBWAY\u00a0Address: 314 N Centre ST Pottsville PA 17901.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 10.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nTAQUERIA LA BRISA DE MEXICO MFF TYPE 3 (XNZ-8648 PA)\u00a0Address: 13 W Poplar ST Shenandoah PA 17976.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 6.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nTHE FREEZE\u00a0Address: 1111 MARKET ST SCHUYLKILL HAVEN PA 17972.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 9.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nTONY\u2019S MEAT MARKET\u00a0Address: 17 E North ST Minersville PA 17954.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 4.\u00a0Inspection Type: Follow-up.\u00a0Violations: Observed visible evidence of rodent contaminated foods in the cooler area. Rusted cans in storage area must be discarded. Rodent droppings were observed on food containers. Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the cooler and food storage area.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nTOWNEPLACE SUITES POTTSVILLE\u00a0Address: 10 TRAVEL PLAZA RD Pottsville PA 17901.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 10.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nVALLEY BEVERAGE\u00a0Address: 110 Good Spring Road Hegins PA 17938.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 12.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: None.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nVALLEY STREET FOOD MARKET\u00a0Address: 165 Valley ST New Philadelphia PA 17959.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 11.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular\/Complaint.\u00a0Violations: Observed subs and salads, a ready to eat TCS food prepared within the facility and held greater than 24 hours, not being date marked in proper manner to indicate 7 day discard date. Corrected.\u00a0Compliance: In.<br \/>\nWEILAND\u2019S MINI MART\u00a0Address: 415 Market ST Port Carbon PA 17965.\u00a0Most Recent Inspection: March 3.\u00a0Inspection Type: Regular.\u00a0Violations: Observed drinks and soap container stored inside of facility hand wash sink. 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